Prediction of mortality in secondary peritonitis: a prospective study comparing p-POSSUM, Mannheim Peritonitis Index, and Jabalpur Peritonitis Index

Conclusionp-POSSUM and Mannheim Peritonitis Index can be used to predict mortality in patients with secondary peritonitis. Jabalpur Peritonitis Index is not suited for this purpose. Further studies are required to improve the diagnostic performance of p-POSSUM and MPI in patients with secondary peritonitis.

Source: Perioperative Medicine - December 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research